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Term „Sect” as a phenomenon of a repressive social consciousness
A paper presented at the CESNUR 2003 Conference, Vilnius, Lithuania. Preliminary version. The connotations of the term "sect" have always been negative. In societies with strong traditional religiosity this term…
Kurilian Bobtail
History and Origin The Kurilian Bobtail is rather a new and rare breed. It originates from Kuril islands in the Far East of Russia not from Japan. Only in the…
About Amnesty International
Amnesty International (AI) is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights. AI’s vision is of a world in which every person enjoys all of the…
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Adopted and proclaimed by General Assembly Resolution 217 A (III) of 10 December 1948 Preamble Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all…
15 Steps to Protect Women’s Human Rights
Human rights for women, as for all individuals, are protected in international law. Yet women suffer the full range of human rights violations known to the modern world. Women and…
12-Point Program for the Prevention of Torture
Amnesty International calls on all governments to implement the organization's 12-Point Program for the Prevention of Torture. It invites concerned individuals and organizations to join in promoting the program. Amnesty…
14-Point Program for the Prevention of „Disappearances”
The "disappeared" are people who have been taken into custody by agents of the state, yet whose whereabouts and fate are concealed, and whose custody is denied. "Disappearances" cause agony…
14-point Program for the Prevention of Extrajudicial Executions
Extrajudicial executions are fundamental violations of human rights and an affront to the conscience of humanity. These unlawful and deliberate killings, carried out by order of a government or with…
15-Point Program for Implementing Human Rights in International Peace-keeping Operations
1. The political role of the international community. The UN and its Member States should give early, consistent and vigorous attention to human rights concerns when designing and implementing peace…
Amnesty International’s Declaration on the Role of Health Professionals in the Exposure of Torture and Ill-treatment
As part of its 1996 campaign on the role of health professionals and the exposure of human rights violations, Amnesty International adopted the following Declaration which calls for action by…
Amnesty International’s Principles for the Medical Investigation of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment
Torture continues to be a major preoccupation of Amnesty International in many countries around the world. An important element in the prevention of torture is the effective investigation of torture…
Statute of Amnesty International
As amended by the 26th International Council, meeting in Morelos, Mexico, 16 to 23 August 2003 VISION AND MISSION 1. AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL’s vision is of a world in which every…
Lithuania Human Rights
1999 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices Released by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Department of State, February 25, 2000 LITHUANIA Lithuania is a parliamentary democracy, having…
Privacy and Human Rights 2003: Lithuania
Republic of Lithuania Article 22 of the Constitution states, "The private life of an individual shall be inviolable. Personal correspondence, telephone conversations, telegraph messages, and other intercommunications shall be inviolable.…
Lithuanian tourism stand found to be the most original and professional
The Lithuanian tourism stand featured at the 12th international tourism exhibition “Tour and Travel Warsaw 2004” held in Warsaw, Poland, was acknowledged as the most original and most professionally built…
Delta’s Lingerie Collection: AUSTRALIA
Delta Goodrem with designer Bruno Schiavi and models at the launch of Delta by anabella in Sydney. Move over Kylie and Elle, Delta's gone into the undies business. But unlike…
What to wear and when
BRIDE Formal day Floor-length gown with cathedral or chapel train in white, ivory or pastel. Long veil. Train is optional in a full-skirted ballgown. Gloves mandatory if gown has short…
Japanese Tattoo Art
Japanese tattoo art has several names - irezumi or horimono in the Japanese language. Irezumi is the word for the traditional visible tattoo that covers large parts of the body…
Body Art: The story behind tattooing and piercing in Canada
$34 for a hole through the nostril. Navels and nipples, they cost $39. And if you are really experimental, you can get your genitals pierced for $73. Piercing isn't exactly…
What is Iaido?
Iaido is the art of reacting to a surprise attack by counter attacking with a sword. An in-depth reading of the Japanese characters for Iaido is: "I = being, AI…